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Chubb named Underwriting Service Awards Team of the Year
LV and QBE scooped two awards each at Post's third annual Underwriting Service Awards last night, beating Hiscox, RSA and Allianz.
Airmic unveils new 90-day reservation of rights clause
The industry has backed a clause created by risk management association Airmic which gives insurers a 90-day cooling off period to freely exchange information with the policyholder before resorting to the reservation of rights.
QBE replaces Ageas as commercial capacity provider to UK General
QBE has been appointed sole carrier for UK General's commercial insurance programme and its agricultural specialist business Rural Insurance.
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Plumeri puts Sandy industry losses at $50bn
Outgoing Willis chairman and chief executive Joe Plumeri believes that insured losses arising from superstorm Sandy could be up to 10 times higher than the early industry estimates of $5bn (£3.15bn).
Sponsorship: Your name here
From wheelchair rugby to fencing, insurers have a strong interest in sport. Why is such sponsorship so popular, and how do the parties involved benefit?
XL named as largest solicitors' PI provider
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has named XL as the largest player in the solicitors' professional indemnity insurance market.
Davies expects Markel full-year results to weather the storm
Markel International finance director Andy Davies is confident that the impact of superstorm Sandy on his firm's full-year results will not halt the momentum achieved in the opening nine months of the year.
QBE scales back profit margin estimates as Sandy losses swell
Global insurer QBE has estimated its insured losses from super storm Sandy will be between £220.4m ($350m) and £283m ($450m).
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Win tickets for England v South Africa at Twickenham on 24 November with Post Online and QBE.
QBE appoints claims director
QBE has named former Zurich chief claims officer David Siesko as European claims director.
QBE Europe hires Siesko as claims director
QBE has recruited David Siesko as claims director for its European operations.
Rugby legends touch down as QBE launches autumn international sponsorship deal
Legends from the world of rugby rubbed shoulders with QBE staff and brokers this morning as the insurer officially unveiled its four-year sponsorship deal of England's autumn international series against the southern hemisphere's top teams.
French motor market to shift following annuity policy change
The re-evaluation of motor annuities by the French government will create long-term challenges for French motor insurers, according to Willis Re, the reinsurance arm of broker Willis Group.
QBE shuts Reading office amid restructure
QBE is closing its Reading office as part of a reorganisation of the firm's south of England operations.
RSA victory prompts rival rethink on repair strategy
RSA has seen off one potential dispute relating to its controversial motor repair model after signing a bilateral agreement with Groupama Insurances, although it is unclear whether this will survive the completion of Ageas' acquisition of Groupama.
Lodestar Marine picks up $400m in Lloyd's capacity
P&I underwriter Lodestar Marine has agreed a second capacity deal, more than quadrupling its available funds.
QBE and Institute of Risk Management enter partnership
QBE has entered into a partnership with the IRM involving sponsorship of the risk leaders' conference, the Professional Development Forum and special interest groups.
QBE hopes to further bolster '100%' capacity arrangement with RMP
QBE director Craig Bennett has reaffirmed his company's commitment to a capacity arrangement with AJ Gallagher International managing general agent RMP, despite suggestions that public sector pressures could lead to a pull-out.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Brand analysis - Survival of the fittest
Belt-tightening, regulation and rising costs have proved a challenging triumvirate for the industry. But, while some insurance brands have faltered, others have prospered.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Top 20 Spotlight
A detailed look at the top 20 UK insurance firms, including board members, broker agencies and UK reserves.
View from the top: The global solution
Insurers, brokers and clients must work together to meet the compliance demands of a global market, says Barbara Chandler.
AJG deepens public sector play with Acumus buy
AJ Gallagher International has grown its UK public sector business to more than £150m gross written premium with the acquisition of Chelmsford-based housing specialist Acumus.
NHS pilots QBE's telematics system
North East Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust has joined forces with QBE's motor risk management team to pilot a telematics system.